League

Candelaria
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Timoteo Paulin kicked off to start the match. 6 minutes into the match, Candelaria's goal looked a bit too open when Cirilo Silvanito came free, but Isidoro Deunoro reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After having played for 8 minutes, Martin Baristo managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Candelaria's supporters crossed their fingers, but Martin Baristo was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 14th minute, Pingus Club's goalie took a deep sigh of relief after Ernesto Dayam fired away a hard shot that went just outside the left post. Timoteo Paulin received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 21st minute. Isidoro Deunoro tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 27 minutes into the game, Candelaria's Danilo Benino nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Godfredo Solustiano made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. An unexpectedly hard shot by Timoteo Paulin in the 31st minute of play forced Candelaria's goalkeeper Isidoro Deunoro to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 33rd minute, Candelaria's Martin Baristo ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Godfredo Solustiano. Godfredo Solustiano yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 2-0. Godfredo Solustiano made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Martin Baristo in the 47th minute of play. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 2-0.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Martin Baristo made a kick off. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 53rd minute of the game. One of Pingus Club:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Candelaria:s goal. Bernabe Eliazar shot the penalty kick right outside the post. In the 57thth minute of the game Martin Baristo who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Pingus Club's Godfredo Solustiano was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. A collision led to Pingus Club getting a freekick after 58 minutes play. Silverio Ursino hit a great ball. Godfredo Solustiano made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Martin Baristo in the 59th minute of play. If Ernesto Dayam had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 60th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Clemente Elixio during the 64th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 63rd minute, one of Pingus Club:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for Pingus Club. In the 68th minute, Ernesto Dayam got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. In the 71st minute the ball was on its way in behind Pingus Club's goalkeeper Godfredo Solustiano, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. The supporters of Candelaria booed when Pingus Club was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 71 match minutes in a wonderful position. Silverio Ursino didn't get a good kick on the ball. Martin Baristo received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 81st minute. Godfredo Solustiano tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Isidoro Deunoro showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Timoteo Paulin in the 83rd minute of the match. Godfredo Solustiano showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Martin Baristo, who was totally free with the ball in the 90th minute. In the 94th minute, Ernesto Dayam ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Godfredo Solustiano was frozen by the shot and now it was 5-0. Roman Salvatore's late challenge caught a Pingus Club's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Roman Salvatore helped the player get up and apologised. After a rather tough play, Candelaria's Roman Salvatore got a free kick in the 100th minute. When the referee ended the match the Candelaria players were able to celebrate. They had won a fair victory and recieved the ovations of their fans.